Jeff Galloway
Jeff Galloway
Jeff Gallowayis an American Olympian and the author of Galloway's Book on Running...
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Some people have a particular race goal, but others are just doing it for lifestyle reasons and need someone to pat them on the back. That pretty instant response you can get on e-mail is quite effective.
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As humans, we're designed to run about 20-22 miles and then you hit the wall. Taking walk breaks pushes that wall back so the marathon can be a pleasurable experience,
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So you must pace yourself so close to what you can run.
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Going uphill, you do have to compensate by running slower. Rather than checking your watch (on a hill), go for the same perceived effort as you ran on the flats. I find the best way to do this is to monitor your breathing. If you are breathing more heavily going up the hill, shorten your stride.
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Again, it is not a good idea to lengthen stride, but use a lighter touch and quicker turnover. You can go faster that way. You might increase your forward lean slightly that will increase your speed.
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The most important force inside you for feeling better all the time is the will to get more fit.
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There's an old adage that for every second too fast per mile in the first half of the race, you'll run at least 2 seconds slower at the end.
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Most people have this perception that you have to be out there running for an hour and a half every day. But you don't have to give up your career and family to run a marathon.
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Here is the start, there is the finish line. Between that, you have to run.
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Even world class performers can benefit from walk breaks.
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Find a way to enjoy parts of every run. Most of your runs should be mostly enjoyable.
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Think chest/hips/ push, or CHP, when it's time for uphill running. Chest up, hips forward, push strongly off each foot.
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We have a no puke rule. The purpose is performance, not puking.